Welcome to Greatworth and Halse

Greatworth and Halse is an English civil parish within the unitary authority of West Northamptonshire

Greatworth is one of the finest villages in South Northamptonshire, laying approximately 10 miles East of Banbury and 4 miles from Brackley on the South Northamptonshire/ Oxfordshire borders We are fortunate to have a public house and a shop and post office. The village has a Primary School, and a pre-school. There is a Church (C of E) and a Methodist Chapel. The Village has a Sports and Social Club and there are a number of organizations within the village which always welcome new members. We have an active Parish Council covering the villages of Greatworth, Halse and Stutchbury. The village comprises of around 480 dwellings, with around 950 residents. The village is a quiet location, at one of the highest points of Northamptonshire, which can be approached by road from three directions but remains very much a heart of the country position with fantastic views in all directions.

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News

13 July 2026 - Society

Have your say: National Conversation Survey

Please add your views to a survey to gauge what people value about community life and the kind of communities they want.
18 June 2026 - Council Business

Parish Council Launches Annual Community Grant Scheme

Greatworth and Halse Parish Council is inviting local community groups, clubs, and voluntary organisations to apply for funding through its annual Small Grant Scheme.
9 June 2026 - Society

Greatworth and Halse Parish Council Update Meeting Tuesday 9th June 7:30pm at the School Hall.

Key updates (HS2, Road closures, Potholes) and gaining the villages' thoughts on key matters. Everyone welcome, have your say.
9 January 2026 - Society

Community Meeting – 3rd February 2026

Come to the Rainbow Room, Greatworth Inn from 7.30pm on Tuesday 3rd February to share your views, air your concerns or just have a chat with your Parish Councillors

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